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The extract is from a letter written by David Ackerson of Alexandria, Va., in 1811, in answer to an inquiry by his son. Mr. Ackerson commanded a company in the Revolutionary war. "Washington was not," he wrote, "what ladies would call a pretty man, but in military costume a heroic figure, such as would impress the memory ever afterward."
When the rival teams faced each other, and listened to the last instructions of the head referee, they were found to line up as follows: Scranton High Position Keyport Stevens .......... Goal ............ Kellogg Hobson ........... Point ........... Ackerson Danvers .......... Cover Point ..... Bell Smith ............ Right End ....... Elly Dugdale .......... Center .......... Braxton Juggins .......... Left End ........ Mossman Morgan ........... Rover ........... Jackson
"Per Harry Ackerson, Capt. and Secy." "They certainly mean business," said Tom, who was in the crowd, listening to the reading of the challenge. "I go in for accepting it." "So do I," said Larry, who played halfback. "And I," put in Fred, who was on the right end.
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